Sacroiliitis

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A trauma that affects the lower back, hip or buttocks, such as a car accident or fall. Sacroiliitis (say-kroe-il-e-I-tis) is an inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints-the places where your lower spine and pelvis connect. Sacroiliitis is often found as part of a feature of inflammatory conditions of the spinal column. The pain associated with sacroiliitis most commonly occurs in the buttocks and lower back. The most common symptoms of sacroiliitis include some combination of the following Fever, Pain, usually low back pain, leg pain.

Pregnancy and childbirth, as a result of the pelvis widening and stretching the sacroiliac joints during childbirth. Pregnancy and childbirth, as a result of the pelvis widening and stretching the sacroiliac joints during childbirthDepending on the cause of your pain, doctor may recommend: Pain relievers: If over-the-counter pain medications don't provide enough relief, your doctor may prescribe stronger versions of thesedrugs. Muscle relaxants: Medications such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril, Amrix) may help reduce the muscle spasms often associated with sacroiliitis. Thermotherapy can also be used by applying hot packs for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Infection of the sacroiliac joint. Reducing inflammation in the SI-joint and increasing the flexibility of the lumbosacral spine and SI areas are the main goals of treatment. Give advice on proper lifting techniques involving the knees. Cryotherapy can be used to control the inflammation and pain. If the patient has a leg length discrepancy or an altered gait mechanism, the most reliable treatment would be to correct the underlying defect. Sacroiliitis is also a feature of spondyloarthropathies. In this case, this condition should also be treated.